Senior Risk Engineer - Construction

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

$165K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in field and account engineering for property construction insurance
  • Extensive experience across diverse project types and occupancies
  • Deep expertise in both Earthquake (EAR) and Contractors' All Risk (CAR) project types
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of project safety practices

Responsibilities

  • Support Builder's Risk underwriting teams worldwide
  • Conduct technical construction project reviews to inform underwriting risk assessments
  • Attend site visits as necessary to enhance risk understanding
  • Communicate effectively with Risk Engineers, Underwriting, Valuation, and Claims teams
  • Represent BHSI in the marketplace through professional customer interactions
  • Provide support for other lines of business when needed

Benefits

  • Competitive package with career growth opportunities
  • Dynamic work environment focused on doing the right thing
  • Non-bureaucratic organization that values simplicity and individual excellence
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance for employees and their families
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees and their families
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for personal expenses
  • Health Reimbursement Account for medical costs
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness support
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents
Full Job Description
Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Engineer specializing in the Property Construction segment supporting our rapidly growing Builder's Risk business. The position reports directly to the SVP Risk Control, Energy and Construction, North America however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting team(s). Ideally, candidates would be located near an existing North American BHSI office with a Builder's Risk presence, including Toronto, New York, Houston, or Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support Builder's Risk underwriting teams globally
  • Conduct technical desktop construction project reviews to inform our underwriting teams enabling profitable underwriting risk assessments
  • Attend occasional site visits when needed to improve our knowledge of the risk
  • Communicate effectively with other Risk Engineers, the Underwriting team, the Valuation team, and the Claims team
  • Represent BHSI in the marketplace by interacting and communicating effectively, professionally, and respectfully with customers when discussing findings, recommendations or seeking clarification while participating at site visits or customer meetings
  • Support other lines of business as needed


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • 10 years (+) in both field and account engineering related to property construction insurance
  • Extensive experience across a variety of project types / occupancies
  • High degree of experience with both EAR and CAR project types
  • Highly skilled in effective professional communication, both written and verbal
  • Strong knowledge of project safety practices


BHSI Offers:

  • A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
  • A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
  • A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
  • Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
  • Life Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave


The base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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